The show is preceded by an international conference titled 'Sustainable and Innovative Solutions for Printing Inks and Packaging,’ on 20 November at Hotel Westin, Mumbai. Leading the event are Dr MP Raghav Rao, president of AIPIMA, Shekar Iyer, chairman of the Asia Coat and Ink Show, and Utsab Choudhuri, chairman of the international conference. There will be an open-house discussion on sustainability, and technical sessions on raw materials, ink development, and packaging solutions.

The exhibition will have dedicated zones for coatings and inks, allowing attendees to focus on their specific interests. Additionally, it will feature networking sessions, conferences, and workshops to boost networking and learning, along with interactive demos and expert-led sessions. 

Visitors can expect to see cutting-edge technologies, sustainable solutions, and digital advancements, with eco-friendly printing inks and coatings. The companies exhibiting their latest products and services will be Toyo Inks, ABC Chemicals, Micas Pigments, CJS Specialty Chemicals, Vimal Inter Trade, K-Tech, and IMCD. 

The event is supported by an advisory committee of industry veterans, including R Sridharan, BB Sen, BS Kampani, DM  Sathya, Vimal Mehra, RY Kamat, Zainul Lakdawala, and Ganesh Angne. It aims to offer a platform for professionals in the printing ink and coating industry to innovate, network, and exchange ideas.